Anjali Sivaraman hopes to make her Hindi film debut after landing Mira Nair’s Amri. Seeking layered roles over stereotypical parts, she dreams of working with Zoya Akhtar and Meghna Gulzar, while embracing the risks of turning down unsuitable opportunities

Deepika Padukone praised the ICC’s new maternity policy for women cricketers, calling it a “landmark moment” for female athletes. The guidelines provide paid maternity leave, contract protection, and support for post-pregnancy returns, aiming to make professional sports more inclusive.